There’s nothing quite like opening night. The weeks of rehearsal, the late runs, the moment everything clicks — and then the curtain goes up, and it all becomes real. That’s exactly what second-year students in NIC’s Film Acting Conservatory experienced when they brought Così to the NIC Theatre stage.

Directed by instructor Marc Anthony, the production ran for a full week of live performances, with students stepping up every night to deliver their best work in front of a real audience. Live theatre has a way of sharpening everything. Students had to sustain their characters across multiple performances, stay connected to their scene partners, and bring genuine energy to every show. The kind of focus and commitment that it takes is something you can only really develop by doing it.

Congratulations to the entire cast and crew — you should be really proud of what you created together. And to everyone who came out to watch, thank you! 🙌